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BELOIT, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) is investigating an officer involved death in the City of Beloit, Wis. that occurred on the afternoon of Thursday, May 16, 2024. At approximately 3:26 p.m.,

“Today’s pivotal action to move to reschedule cannabis to a schedule III drug marks a monumental stride toward fostering a more just and equitable country. Young people, and especially young people of color, are hit hardest by the impacts of

A mobile billboard will drive around the convention in Appleton directing attendees to the website  MADISON, Wis. ––  Ahead of the Republican Party of Wisconsin convention in Appleton this weekend, the Democratic Party of Wisconsin plans to highlight Eric Hovde’s

WASHINGTON, DC – The Office of Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) will be hosting a Mobile Office Hour on Monday, May 20th. Congressman Fitzgerald and his staff members will be available to meet with constituents who may be experiencing problems with a

WISCONSIN — Today, Protect Our Care is releasing new state-by-state fact sheets, including Wisconsin, outlining how the Inflation Reduction Act reduces health care costs for women across the nation – with even more savings on the way as Medicare negotiates lower

Governor Tony Evers congratulated the honorees at the 2024 Governor’s Service Awards, stating that “So much of our local impact rests on the shoulders of dedicated volunteers and organizations such as yourselves, and we could not have the reach or

Madison, WI – Senator Duey Stroebel (R – Cedarburg) issued the following statement in response to renewed calls to form a Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls Task Force: “As with the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women task

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address highlighting May as Mental Health Awareness Month across the state and nation. Gov. Evers proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month, and a copy of the governor’s proclamation is

Hi, this is Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu. The legislature has passed hundreds of bills to solve problems for everyday Wisconsinites. Most of these bills were signed into law, but many of them were vetoed by a Governor who is

Town of Erin – Waukesha County Sheriff Eric Severson has endorsed Jim Piwowarczyk for state Assembly, saying that he believes Piwowarczyk will serve the district with “great effectiveness.” “I’m enthusiastic about Jim’s candidacy. He will be a strong, smart voice

Lake Nebagamon, WI – In light of recent negative commentary by Senator Chris Larson, it’s crucial, particularly during National Police Appreciation Week, to express unwavering support for the men and women in blue who selflessly protect our communities. While not without

PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wisc. – As Americans honor law enforcement officials around the country during National Police Week, the Milwaukee Police Association, and the International Union of Police Associations, AFL-CIO have endorsed Congressman Derrick Van Orden for a second term in

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined 43 of his Senate GOP colleagues in introducing a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to strike down the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) rule on the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03), Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Economic Opportunity Subcommittee, sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough urging him to reinstate in-person verification methods, such as ID.me, and travel

DE PERE, WI… State Sen. André Jacque (R-De Pere) today said Democrats revealed their true colors on the Senate Floor Tuesday, when they accused Wisconsin police officers of “thinking it is a sport to shoot at our neighbors…with disregard and glee.”

In debate on the Senate floor yesterday, during National Police Week, State Senator Chris Larson accused police officers of “shooting for sport,” and being “quick to pull the trigger.” Senator Larson went on to say that if the bill were to become law, it

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), announced today that multifamily housing developers statewide, including many in rural areas, will soon receive nearly $32.6 million in 2024 Housing Tax Credits to improve

Wisconsin’s former Lieutenant Governor, Mandela Barnes, has endorsed Christian Phelps of Eau Claire in his race for the 93rd State Assembly District. “Christian has been a skilled and unapologetic advocate for schools across the state of Wisconsin. He will be a

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Secretary James Bond, announced today that nine nonprofit organizations are receiving Veteran Mental Health Community-Based Organization Grant funding to promote positive mental health through activities, programs, and

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and a group of her colleagues applauded the successful pilot of the IRS Direct File program and urged the Biden Administration to make it permanent and expand its reach. The IRS Direct